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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.14, 1,587.05 and 677.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.14, 1,587.05 and 677.93 is: 935.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.14 : 1,587.05 = 677.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.14/1,587.05 = 677.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.14x = 1,587.05 × 677.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.14x = 1,075,908.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,908.81/1,150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.46

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